
AI in India’s higher education: the future of teaching and learning

The higher education sector in India is being reshaped by factors such as AI, changing student demands, digital innovation and policy reforms. While institutions respond to these changes, they also have an opportunity to harness digital transformation to improve academic quality, expand access to education, advance research and enhance their global reach. However, the challenge many institutions face is how to modernise the academic experience without compromising quality.
This white paper, produced in partnership between Times Higher Education and D2L, examines India’s changing higher education landscape and how technology can help institutions rethink teaching and learning for the digital era. Drawing on perspectives from higher education experts, it explores how institutions can embrace AI as strategic infrastructure to empower faculty and build essential AI skills in students.
